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Sheriff Roland:
Louis Riel (1844 - 1885)
Métis leader, led the Northwestern Rebellion. Cultural hero was hung for treason - in those bad old days where the only good indian was a dead indian. An important cult figure even today.
"Riel was viewed sympathetically in francophone regions of Canada, and his execution had a lasting influence on relations between the province of Quebec and English-speaking Canada. Whether seen as a Father of Confederation or a traitor, he remains one of the most complex, controversial, and ultimately tragic figures in the history of Canada" -- Wikipedia
Sheriff Roland:
Lester B. Pearson (1897 - 1972)
statesman, diplomat & polititian
- winner nobel peace prize
- father of the concept of peacekeeping
- as Prime Minister
- introduced health care
- introduced students loans
- introduced the Canada Pension Plan
- introduced the (current) Canadian Flag
Sheriff Roland:
Neil Young (1945 - )
recording artist / songwriter
- Heart of Gold
- Ohio
- Philadelphia
- Needle & the Damage Done
Sheriff Roland:
Tom Thompson (1877 - 1917)
Artist (painting)
- 3 of his paintings were recently sold (within two weeks) for more than 1 million $ each
injest:
very cool, Roland thank you!
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